jelly palm

How to Grow and Care for jelly palm

jelly palm · Butia capitata
Also known as: pindo palm

If growing in pots, use a loam-based compost and position in full sun. Water freely in summer and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In very cold areas the pots should be moved to a sheltered corner or greennhouse over winter. In milder areas plant into the ground in spring, selecting a sheltered site where the ground does not become waterlogged. See palm cultivation outdoors for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing jelly palm

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk · Clay
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

If growing in pots, use a loam-based compost and position in full sun. Water freely in summer and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In very cold areas the pots should be moved to a sheltered corner or greennhouse over winter. In milder areas plant into the ground in spring, selecting a sheltered site where the ground does not become waterlogged. See palm cultivation outdoors for further information

How to Water jelly palm?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for jelly palm?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for jelly palm?

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What Soil Is Best for jelly palm?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk · Clay
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for jelly palm?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize jelly palm?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune jelly palm?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate jelly palm?

Propagate by sowing seed at 25°C in spring

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How to Transplant jelly palm?

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How to Care for jelly palm in Winter?

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How to Plant jelly palm?

If growing in pots, use a loam-based compost and position in full sun. Water freely in summer and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In very cold areas the pots should be moved to a sheltered corner or greennhouse over winter. In milder areas plant into the ground in spring, selecting a sheltered site where the ground does not become waterlogged. See palm cultivation outdoors for further information

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How to Repot jelly palm?

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How to Harvest jelly palm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite and scale insects if grown under glass

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The Toxicity of jelly palm

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Attributes of jelly palm

Plant typePalms
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginBrazil to Uruguay

Scientific Classification

Species
Butia capitata
Genus
Butia
Family
Arecaceae
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